Ohio coalition pushing for clean energy jobs plan
About two months after plans were unveiled for a Clean Energy Park Alliance centered around a proposed new nuclear power plant in Piketon, a diverse coalition is strongly urging Congress to pass a comprehensive clean energy jobs plan.
About two months after plans were unveiled for a Clean Energy Park Alliance centered around a proposed new nuclear power plant in Piketon, a diverse coalition is strongly urging Congress to pass a comprehensive clean energy jobs plan.
The coalition has released a set of studies underscoring how comprehensive clean energy and climate legislation can renew Ohio's economy with new clean energy jobs.
A report from Green for All and the Natural Resources Defense Council, "Green Prosperity," also touts clean energy jobs as a way to fight poverty and raise living standards across the country.
"We have a skilled workforce, we have a highly developed supply chain and infrastructure in place here," said Harriet Applegate, executive secretary of the North Shore Labor Federation. "We literally have everything we need to acquire clean energy jobs and ensure a bright future for Ohio."
